Program Management Analyst - New Glenn at Blue Origin – Florida, Ohio

Title: Program Management Analyst - New Glenn

Location: Space Coast, FL

Position Type: Full time

Requisition ID: R61080

Description:

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

The Program Management Analyst for New Glenn will support the development, production, and operations of Blue Origin's New Glenn launch systems. This role will assist in maintaining operational business rhythms and tools that drive engineering completion, procurement tracking, and build velocity to meet program needs. The Analyst will work with program management, data analytics, and business operations teams to help drive progress towards business unit objectives, while developing a strong foundation in aerospace program management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Execution Support: Support the execution of the New Glenn program by analyzing data, preparing reports, and tracking progress against objectives.
• Metrics and Analysis: Collect and analyze program data to help measure performance against established KPIs and metrics.
• Schedule and Cost Tracking: Assist in developing and maintaining program schedules and cost tracking tools.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and build velocity improvements through data analysis.
• Seating Management: Coordinate and optimize seating arrangements for the New Glenn team, accounting for cross-functional collaboration needs, team adjacencies, and growth planning.
• Internal Communications Management: Develop and implement effective communication strategies across the New Glenn business unit, including regular updates, newsletters, and information sharing platforms to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with various teams including engineering, operations, finance, and supply chain to gather information and coordinate activities.
• Reporting: Create dashboards, presentations, and reports that provide clear insights into program status for various stakeholders.
• Tool Development: Support the improvement and implementation of project management tools, helping to incorporate new technologies including AI and automation.

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field).
• 0-2 years of professional experience (internships or co-ops in aerospace or technical fields highly valued).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with project management concepts and tools; ability to translate conceptual needs or pain points into a work plan and manage/track to closure
• Experience with data analysis and visualization.
• Familiarity with GenAI tools and models, including prompt engineering and utilization of agents, with the ability to apply AI solutions to enhance program management activities, communications, data analysis, and reporting workflows.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Basic understanding of aerospace development cycles and manufacturing processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira).
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Previous internship or academic project experience in aerospace or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated interest in space exploration and launch systems.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.
• Experience with programming languages like Python or R for data analysis.
• This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a driven recent graduate to build expertise in aerospace program management while contributing to Blue Origin's mission of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space.

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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